Industry Liaison Officer - Bellbird Park State Secondary College

Job Reference QLD/MSR603761/24T
Closing date November 26, 2024
Location Ipswich region
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 3819 7222

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Bellbird Park State Secondary College

Welcome to Bellbird Park State Secondary College, one of Queensland's newest secondary schools. The school opened in January 2017, and our inaugural year 12 cohort graduated in 2022.

BPSSC has an enrolment of over 1800 students and is expected to exceed 2000 students by 2025. BPSSC has developed an enviable reputation within the community based on our vision of a year's worth of progress for a year's input, along with our high expectations, no excuses philosophy. The college has been founded on strong community relationships. The school's logo, uniform, policies and school vision, mission and values reflect a strong community that seeks high expectations and student outcomes.

About the Role

In this role, you will be essential in supporting senior school students in achieving their goals.

Your responsibilities will include managing the ongoing implementation of the School-Based Traineeships and Apprenticeship program, as well as engaging with business and industry partners to maximise opportunities for our secondary students. You will establish and maintain effective networks, collaborating with business and industry groups to foster strong connections that promote School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships as viable career pathways for students.

Additionally, you will be responsible for accessing, tracking, and connecting the progress data of students in the Vocational Education and Training pathway, and working closely with the Senior Schooling team to monitor and track students' achievements and outcomes.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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